460 valve adjustment question

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Aug 31, 2011 | 08:22 PM

riverratba

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460 valve adjustment question

i have a 1996 F350, 460 fuel injected. i have a valve making some tapping noise, ive tried some oil additives to see if the lifter will free up but no luck. i'm going to put a new set of lifters in it. does these valves have an adjustment or just torque down. any other tips on doing this job will be greatlt appreciated.

Sep 1, 2011 | 04:03 PM

littlehusky

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should be a bolt on arm. would be good to check, never know what previous owners can do.....

Nov 10, 2011 | 11:12 AM

4x41977

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there just torqued down. Read repair manual and check torque specs. You dont have to have stress off the valves or anything. Just toruqe to spec.

Nov 10, 2011 | 03:31 PM

mark a.

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I would check their preload when you put the new ones in. I would also put some new valve stem seals on and check the guides out for wear while you have the springs off.